Fadi Shanaah

Speaker Bio

Fadi Shanaah is a seasoned technology and business transformation leader with more than

20 years of experience driving innovation, digital strategy, and large-scale growth across

the Middle East. Based in Dubai, he currently contributes to the transformation journey of

e& UAE, one of the region’s most influential technology and telecommunications groups,

where he plays a pivotal role in shaping next-generation digital ecosystems.

Throughout his career, Fadi has led initiatives at the intersection of telecommunications,

smart cities, cloud, IoT, and emerging technologies, consistently enabling organizations to

unlock new value, accelerate digital adoption, and deliver measurable business impact. His

work spans enterprise transformation, customer-centric innovation, and the deployment of

advanced digital infrastructure.

A recognized voice in the region’s tech landscape, Fadi has authored thought-leadership

pieces on blockchain, IoT, smart mobility, and the future of digital services, and has been

featured in industry publications and forums. He is also an active mentor with

Startupbootcamp, supporting the Dubai Smart City Accelerator and guiding startups

shaping the future of urban innovation.

Fadi holds an MBA with a focus on cloud computing in the Middle East and has earned

multiple global certifications in leadership, technology, agile methodologies, and digital

transformation. His cross-disciplinary expertise, combined with hands-on experience in

both corporate and innovation ecosystems, positions him as a compelling keynote speaker

for events focused on digital transformation, smart cities, telecom innovation, AI-driven

business models, and the future of connected economies.

He brings a practical, forward-looking perspective on how organizations can navigate

disruption, build resilient digital capabilities, and transform challenges into opportunities in an increasingly connected world.